Civil Engineer - Specialist

The Great Falls District is recruiting for a Civil Engineer Specialist in Great Falls. Positions in this bureau or district are responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administer contracts, oversee projects and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Cheryl Winship at cwinship@mt.gov

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Benefits apply on first day of employment

• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation's mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Minimum Qualifications:

• Competencies: Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering technology and the methods and practices of highway construction engineering. Skill in project management and evaluating engineering designs. Employees in this position may be required to work in an office setting and outdoors and may be required to work in all climatic conditions on outdoor assignments.

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related degree. Related degrees are Environmental Engineering, Geologic/Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Science. Prior work experience is not required for entry level. Applicants with work experience will be given first consideration.

• Successful applicant must obtain FE within two years; once the FE is obtained, the incumbent will be removed from the union.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy. Education and experience will determine salary. Information in this listing (minimum qualifications and job description) are consistent with the entry-level Civil Engineering Technician. For information about career ladder and advancement, please contact HR Generalist.

A valid Montana Driver's License is required. Driver's record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant's permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy # 6.03.001, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

This position belongs to the MFPE bargaining unit. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union and the option to join the union during the onboarding process.

This position is being posted internal/external concurrently and MDT MFPE bargaining unit members will have preference per the collective bargaining agreement.